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M 5.2 earthquake - 189 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia
USGS reports a magnitude 5.2 earthquake at coordinates -8.5809, 105.9112, depth 10 km, located 189 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia. Published 2026-09-18T14:36:17.895Z.
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 10/10
- Geographic reach
- 3/10
- Global importance
- 4/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 6/10
Why it matters
Earthquakes can produce felt shaking and localized damage depending on depth, distance to populated areas, and local conditions. This event is notable for people and authorities in the affected region and for travelers in the area.

